deps-upgrade

Orchestrates dependency upgrades by inventorying manifests, scanning outdated or CVE-driven candidates, executing batched patches with validated tests.

5|2|Updated Nov 17, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/OutlineDriven/odin-gemini-cli-extension --skill deps-upgrade
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Skill: deps-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/OutlineDriven/odin-gemini-cli-extension/tree/main/skills/deps-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OutlineDriven/odin-gemini-cli-extension --skill deps-upgrade

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates detection of outdated dependencies and coordinates safe, auditable upgrades across multi-repo environments, reducing security risk and maintenance overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inventory manifests and lockfiles across ecosystems to identify upgrade candidates
  • Batch upgrades by severity (patch, minor, major) with validation and smoke tests
  • Lockfile audits and migration guidance with changelog review for breaking changes

Quick Start

Run the deps-upgrade workflow to inventory dependencies and apply a first patch sweep with automated tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about deps-upgrade

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate security vulnerability remediation for outdated dependencies in a monorepo?

Automate security vulnerability remediation by scanning manifests for CVE-driven candidates and applying batched patches with validated tests. This workflow inventories lockfiles across ecosystems, enforces one-major-per-commit discipline, and performs post-upgrade re-scans to ensure stability.

What is the best way to coordinate major version upgrades across multiple programming languages?

The best way to coordinate major version upgrades is through policy-driven workflows that batch patches, minors, and majors separately. This approach enforces changelog review for breaking changes and validates tests across multi-language projects and dependency ecosystems.

How do lockfile diffs help with dependency change management during CI/CD?

Lockfile diffs help with dependency change management during CI/CD by providing auditable tracking of version shifts. They enable developers to review upstream changes, enforce one-major-per-commit discipline, and ensure validated tests pass before merging.

Can I execute a quarterly hygiene cycle for dependency upgrades without breaking existing tests?

You can execute a quarterly hygiene cycle without breaking tests by batching upgrades by severity and running automated smoke tests. The process inventories outdated candidates, applies patches first, and enforces post-upgrade re-scans to verify stability.

When should I not use an automated dependency upgrade workflow?

You should avoid an automated dependency upgrade workflow when a project lacks comprehensive test coverage or when dealing with un-vendored upstream breaking changes. Without validated tests, enforcing one-major-per-commit discipline and post-upgrade re-scans cannot guarantee stability.

Does deps-upgrade work with multi-language projects that have different manifest formats?

Yes, deps-upgrade works with multi-language projects by inventorying manifests and lockfiles across various dependency ecosystems. It identifies upgrade candidates and executes batched patches, minors, and majors while enforcing policy-driven workflows for each distinct environment.